Isabella didn't waste time in heading for Steve's office in order to complain about Tiana's treatment of her. She was so frustrated that she didn't even notice the people in his office before she started lamenting."Steve, you should have seen the way that damned assistant of that bitch treated me just now, I felt li--" She froze when she noticed the HR manager, Howard and some other department heads, looking at her blankly because of her sudden intrusion. She immediately bowed in greetings when she recovered "I- I'm so sorry for my rudeness just now" Though she didn't feel apologetic at all. But for the sake of the bigger picture, she'll do anything, even if she had to knew in front of those lowly bastards. Howard broke into laughter then glanced at Steve as he said "She must be so comfortable with you because she's your cousin that she didn't even remember to knock before coming in" Though he said so with a smile, anyone hearing it could detect the coldness that came with it. He
Suddenly curious about what Kathryn was up to, she joined them and even was unfortunate to sit right beside Regan but he didn't seem to mind as he didn't even looked at her once. He seemed to be ignoring her existence."I didn't see you at lunch, did you have it in your room?" Matt asked, breaking the awkward silence. He didn't even seem to notice anything was wrong with the atmosphere."I slept off while waiting for lunch" She simply replied then took a sip from the glass of milk in her hand. She wasn't comfortable around Regan, especially after she saw the book. It made her feel like she was walking on needles around him. Worst of it all, he wasn't even sparing her a gaze as he was fully focused on the book in his hand."You look horrible though" Matt further observed, looking at her face. "Really? It must be because I didn't wash my face after waking up" "You didn't even wash your face and you are looking this stunning. And Matt, what do you mean by she looks horrible? did you s
"Let's talk" He says and walked away immediately without waiting for her to even decide whether she would come or not. But then, he was sure she'll follow him.For someone who had been ignoring her to suddenly appear in front of her and request for them to talk, was an huge surprise to her. But most of all, she wondered what he wanted to talk about and so, she immediately followed him."Ouch!" She groaned when her head hit into something hard. As she had been engrossed in wondering what he wanted to talk about, she didn't notice he had stopped and thus, she crashed into his back."I'm sorry, I wasn't looking" She hastily apologized in case he thinks she did it on purpose. Regan was only looking down at her with an expressionless face and his lips pursed, he seemed to be debating on how to start his discussion. "Your assistant called Alonzo days ago and said you wanted to have a meet up with me. How about we have the meeting now?" He said with a smile on which Talisa hadn't been ex
"Ahhhh!" Isabella took a deep breath after running the stairs for the nth time that morning. Tiana had made her visit the doctor who had told them it was alright for her to do some exercises and running the stairs had been the one that sadistic Tiana has picked from them, claiming it was most useful for the company as she would be needing to run errands for her boss."Miss Thurnwald, you aren't keeping up to time" Tiana's voice jolted her from her thoughts. She saw the witch at the top of the stairs with her alarm clock on her right hand. "Miss Accardi, shouldn't I rest now? It's dangerous for the baby if you keep pushing me" Isabella threatened. Her whole life depends on the baby she was carrying and she couldn't allow Tiana make her lose it by mistake even.However, Tiana only gave her a creepy smile "Don't worry Miss Thurnwald, I wouldn't want to be the reason for the cutie not be born and thus, I've hired a doctor for you. She'll be available in the company at all times and thus,
"Oh please, I almost couldn't control myself not to laugh out when I heard your words. You shouldn't have added that she looked like a lonely woman looking for a man to spend the night with. You should have seen her face then" Elina continued laughing, she laughed so hard that tears were already at the rim of her eyes, threatening to spill at any moment."She called me stupid first!" Talisa interjected, trying to prove her innocence but Elina only ignored her. "Shall we talk about how you mentioned the cooks and sailors instead of Matt and Regan? I believe it's better she starts avoiding you from now on for the sake of her mental health. I don't really blame her for trying to intimidate you though. I mean, you are the reason her crush wouldn't even look at her. Anybody would feel threatened by you" "I know, right. Now that you've mentioned it, I'm planning to use the collaboration between FW and PHANTOM to amend the relationship between Regan and I" She decided she didn't want a rea
The drive was silent until Elina called his attention and told him she was going to get off at her destination. He pulled over for her and she immediately alighted while waving goodbye at Talisa. "See you soon" Talisa returned the gesture then watched Elina until she couldn't see her anymore. Now it was she and Regan alone and the air became more suffocating than earlier. He didn't ask for her address and she didn't bother telling him because she was sure he knew it. If he didn't then he wasn't Regan but someone else. "We are here" His voice broke her train of thought and she looked out to see the familiar silver gate. Her house. "Thank you" She appreciated before getting off from the car. She wasn't even able to turn back to look at him before the car drove off. She sighed in frustration before walking towards the gate. She pressed the bell and it was like déjà vu when the gate slowly opened, revealing the surprised face of the securities. They hadn't been expecting the Madam to
Talisa and Tiana had met when Talisa went to Paris for her break. It had actually been a six months break but after meeting Tiana, she had to extend it to one year. She had taken the break because she had been depressed after what had happened with Regan.It was one faithful afternoon, she was sitting at her favourite spot in a dessert shop she had found when she arrived. She hadn't actually found it, Adalyn had told her about this particular dessert shop which they had loved eating it's chocolate waffles since young and she had came to look for it the moment she arrived. It had been her habit to come there everyday and such was that day. She was watching a TV show on her cellphone and having an ice cream when she heard a man scream. Not a woman but a man and that had gotten her attention as she wondered what had went wrong. Normally,she would have mind her business but curiousity got the better of her.The moment she turned, she saw a beautiful young lady pinning down a man twice h
"I don't know what else to do to make you believe I'm not faking anything" he had replied her, sounding helpless.But of course, Tiana didn't buy his excuse. She only pitied Talisa for believing the excuse of a living thing (Steve), even though Talisa was usually smart in everything else, she was gullible when it comes to people and they was why she had taken it upon herself to protect her. "Boss, don't worry. I'll allow no harm come to you" Back to the present: Tiana excitedly took a sit beside Talisa and began her story. ".....I tormented her until she could no longer walk. Anyway, she's now in the hospital taking the much needed rest" Tiana summarised what she had been up to the past few days. Talisa only sighed, already knowing how Tiana was. She always does things just the way she had been brought up. Brutally. Of course, a person brought up in a Mafia family would be different from others. Though, she was still soft compared to what others would normally do."Her baby?" Sh
Rebirth of the scorned wife Chapter 57 Adalyn immediately turned to her boyfriend and went to sit beside him the moment she recalled she had unknowingly ignored him."You are not angry, right?" She asked, battering her lashes at him pitifully. Since Carlos couldn't stay angry at her, he sighed helplessly and replied "I'm not" Tristan rolled his eyes at him "You both aren't even married yet but I can guess you'll be a henpecked husband when that time comes" "And what's wrong with being an henpecked husband?" Carlos retorted."Good question. Our men should listen to us as we are always right and they shouldn't even pick fights with us, isn't that right, honey?" Talisa says then glanced at Regan who immediately nodded in agreement with her. "We all know Regan is pussywhipped so he probably won't disagree" Sebastian replied with a sneer, Regan glared at him."You all should stop arguing on someone's engagement party. We understand you guys are in an happy relationship but would you
Tiana sat at her dressing table as she was being made up for her engagement party. There were several stylists in her room and even make up artists. Her father really went out of his way for the party."It's all done" The make up artist said as she took a good look at Tiana."Oh my! who is this beauty?" She exclaimed and that made Tiana smiled. She was satisfied with her looks. She stood up then walked to were the dress options were. There were different dresses laid in front of her and she was having an hard time deciding which to pick as they were all very pretty. "It's so hard to pick one" She says as her eyes skimmed through the dresses. Why would they give her so many beautiful options, it was damn hard to pick one! Finally, her eyes managed to stay on one and she decided to pick it. "Miss Accardi surely have eyes for good stuffs. Your choice is literally the best" One of the stylists praised her as they helped her put on the dress. The dress was a cream coloured silky dress
It wasn't even up to an hour yet, when Regan heard a 'beep' sound which indicated there was a message from his phone. He clicked on it and saw the information Xander had sent to him. His lips curled up in an evil smile when he realised who was playing with him. He glanced at Alonzo who had been quietly watching him, then stretched out his phone so he could also take a look at the message also. "Send the details to Carlos, tell him to take care of it" "Okay, Boss" Alonzo then walked out of the office to carry out his order. Meanwhile, Regan continued his work because he had lots to do. Alonzo returned shortly, telling him he had carried out the order. Regan nodded in understanding before continuing his work. It was evening time and Regan was still working. The door of his door opened and Alonzo entered with another stack of files which he need to go through. Regan glared at the files as if they would disappear if he does that, then he sighed heavily."Where are these ones coming
Sebastian rested his hand under his chin as he looked out of the car window. The meeting between their parents had been successful and the engagement date was just in three days. Their parents gave the excuse that both of them had delayed the engagement for long so it couldn't be postponed further. Like it was his fault, wasn't Tiana the one who ran away?"Bro, stop being gloomy and cheer up" He heard the annoying voice of his younger brother which made him glare at the latter. "I'm not gloomy" Their parents had taken a different car for their supposed privacy while Sebastian was stuck with his annoying brother in this car. Angelo finally put down his phone then fully faced his brother "You can't get out of this marriage, hope you know that? It's even worst now that the girl is interested in you" "I know. One can only get out of an arranged marriage in the Mafia through death" He interjected. Silently praying for his brother to keep quiet. The reason he was thinking was because o
Tiana had gotten dressed in a gorgeous Purple dress which hug her figure in all the right places. Her Fiancé and his family were coming over that night for their union. She was applying makeup to her face when she heard a knock on the door to her room."Who is it?" She asked and the door slightly opened, revealing her older brother, Roberto who was peeking his head inside. She smiled when she saw he was the one."You should come in. Why are you peeking inside like a thief?" Roberto chuckled as he opened the door, wider enough for him to pass through. "Little sis seems more accommodating than usual, is it because you are now the personal assistant to the president of a company?" He says as he walked towards her then plopped his bottom on one of the chair in her room. Roberto had same features as Tiana, so, it wasn't hard to know they were siblings. Only that his features were more pronounced and manly. Tiana scoffed then continued applying her make up "I'm only accomodating becaus
Regan looked into her determined eyes with his scorching ones and suddenly, he bursted into laughter. His deep throaty laughter did something in her stomach and her eyes widened as she wasn't expecting him to laugh at all. The guy she had loved all her life was weird, like really weird and now she was actually seeing the side of him he had never allowed her to see in the past. "Bambina, why are you being so serious, hmm? You came barging into my house and doing all sort of things and now you are threatening me?" He then started moving and now she was the one trapped between him. Talisa didn't listen to anything else he had said after she heard him call her 'Bambina'. 'Doesn't that mean I'm on the lover stage?' 'If he calls me that then it means we are fine, right?' She wondered and Regan actually noticed her distracted look. He sighed before releasing her and started walking away. The moment Regan began walking away, she immediately came back to her senses and held him back. "Do
Adalyn heard what her friend had said and she glared at her."What do you mean by me spending company money on shopping? Women like me shouldn't appear in an event, looking out of place" "I sincerely pity Carlos for his future appears bleak at this moment" Talisa replied as she stood up in order to go continue her work. Adalyn only stuck out her tongue as she uttered "He isn't complaining" "When you go back home, remember to text me when the engagement party would be so I can clear my schedule" Talisa ignored her friend to reply to Tiana."No problem" *** It was some minutes past nine in the evening. Tiana had left earlier because she went home to prepare for her journey which was going to happen the next day. Adalyn had also went home when it was the usual time for everyone to finish work for the day.Talisa turned off the light in her office as she walked out. The floor she was was quiet like there was no living being in it but she could see the lights in some office on, which
It's been two weeks since FW's exhibition and the company's status has risen higher as it was everywhere on news and Magazines that even big companies were seeking to collaborate with them. Another news that had spread like wildfire was the the fact that the ex vice president of FW, who was also the ex husband of the President of FW had been cheating on her with someone he had introduced to her as his cousin.The public had sympathize with her and immediately Talisa had presented the divorce papers and now she has been single for the past two weeks.The company had became busy than ever and no one even complained when Talisa brought in a new Vice president, who apparently was a woman this time. And they had no reason to complain because their new VP was extremely nice and friendly to everyone. In the President's office, four girls were occupying the couch that were facing one another. Two on each couch.Elina had came to visit Talisa today and the other two girls had left their offic
*Warning: This scene might be uncomfortable for some people, so you are free to skip*Steve opened his eyes, albeit painfully,. and checked his surroundings. Even with his eyes opened, it was no different from when it was closed as the place he was was utterly dark. He could hear the continuous tapping of something, like water was dropping and that was what made him realise he was standing inside water. He froze then tried to move his body, only to notice it had been tied to a pole-like structure. He grunted as he moved around relentlessly.Where the hell was he? "You are finally awake" He heard voice which sounded like the angels from hell were beckoning him to come. He flinched."Who are you? Why are you keeping me here?!" He bellowed as he struggled to get freed from whatever was typing him down but he only heard the clanking of metals around him.He could hear footsteps advancing towards him, then suddenly it stopped and blinding light shone. He was finally able to see where he